Henrico leaders respond to neighbors' calls for safer roads near schools after 11-year-old girl hit and killed
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A memorial for 11-year-old Dania Bashier continues to grow as the Henrico County community mourns the Tuckahoe Middle School student who died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle on Three Chopt Road.
"A driver was driving safely down a road that he probably had traveled quite some time, tried to avoid Dania's brother and was unable to avoid her. Immediately stopped and along with other good Samaritans, tried to render first aid, and it just wasn't enough. It is a tragedy," Misty Roundtree, supervisor for the Three Chopt district, said.
During Tuesday night's Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting, emotions were heavy as community members paid tribute to Dania and pleaded with elected leaders for safer infrastructure.
"This intersection has been dangerous for kids walking and biking to school. Walking or biking to school should be safe for all students. By now, some students have safer access than others depending on where they live. That does not feel fair," said Evane, a young resident speaking alongside her father.
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